De-Icing Cable for Roofs and Gutters - Warmup
De-Icing Cable for Roofs and Gutters - Warmup
De-Icing Cable for Roofs and Gutters - Warmup
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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION OF THE CABLE (cont’d)<br />
4. Do NOT install the cables to remove ice dams that have already <strong>for</strong>med or to clear the roof of ice<br />
<strong>and</strong> snow.<br />
5. Do NOT use the cable <strong>for</strong> any other purpose [i.e. pipes or sidewalks]. <strong>Warmup</strong> offers other snow<br />
melting products designed <strong>for</strong> these purposes. Call 1-888-927-6333 (US) or 1-888-592-7687 (CA) <strong>for</strong><br />
more in<strong>for</strong>mation.<br />
6. Do NOT use <strong>De</strong>-<strong>Icing</strong> cables with wooden gutters or downspouts.<br />
7. The de-icing cable should NEVER OVERLAP OR CROSS AT ANY TIME. This could cause the cable to<br />
overheat, causing damage.<br />
8. <strong>Cable</strong> installation should only be done at between 32°F-81°F (0°C-27°C). Below 32°F shingles are<br />
brittle <strong>and</strong> may break. Above 81°F (27°C), shingles may be warm <strong>and</strong> may tear.<br />
9. In general, apply cables along the roof line; in valleys; in problem areas such as sky lights <strong>and</strong> dormers<br />
<strong>and</strong> nearby gutters/downspouts.<br />
10. Start cable installation at the junction box, leaving a drip loop where the cable exits at the junction<br />
box.<br />
11. Use only recommended types of clips (which will not damage the cables) to attach the cable.<br />
12. Do not attempt to staple or nail the cable or attach the cable with materials such as glue, caulk<br />
or adhesive. Use the P-clips provided to secure the wire. Other methods <strong>for</strong> specific roof types are<br />
available. Consult this manual or call <strong>Warmup</strong> <strong>for</strong> further guidance.<br />
13. To attach the cable properly, it must lie flat in the gutter. To do this, uncoil the cable so that it is not<br />
twisted or tangled.<br />
14. Use the P-clips provided to fasten the cable to the bottom of each drip loop you have <strong>for</strong>med.<br />
15. Keep the cable in the gutter tight <strong>and</strong> off the bottom of the gutter to prevent heat loss.<br />
16. If you are treating only the gutters <strong>for</strong> ice problems, use a “double run” of cable in the gutter <strong>and</strong><br />
downspouts.<br />
17. The recommended distance between clips is about 3ft, although this will vary depending on the<br />
length of cable on the roof slope. Make sure to use a clip at every turn of the cable, <strong>and</strong> call <strong>Warmup</strong><br />
with any questions.<br />
18. Roof & Gutter <strong>De</strong>-icing <strong>Cable</strong>s should be connected to a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI).<br />
Consult a qualified electrician.<br />
WARNING!<br />
The heating cable must NOT be shortened or cut in any manner or subjected to strain at the cable/<br />
splice point.<br />
Connecting the cable to the mains should be undertaken only by an authorized electrician.
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